Delaware SCR179 recognizes May 2026 as "Healthy Vision Month" to raise awareness about vision health.

Delaware SCR179 recognizes May 2026 as "Healthy Vision Month" to emphasize the importance of vision health. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by children from lower-income families and those without health insurance, who are more likely to go without needed eyeglasses. It notes that children with poor vision can struggle in school and that eyeglasses can improve academic achievement. The resolution also urges all Delawareans to receive periodic eye examinations, noting that vision impairment affects many adults and children in the state and can lead to higher unemployment rates.

Delaware SCR179 recognizes May 2026 as "Healthy Vision Month" to raise awareness about vision health.

Delaware SCR179 recognizes May 2026 as "Healthy Vision Month" to emphasize the importance of vision health. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by children from lower-income families and those without health insurance, who are more likely to go without needed eyeglasses. It notes that children with poor vision can struggle in school and that eyeglasses can improve academic achievement. The resolution also urges all Delawareans to receive periodic eye examinations, noting that vision impairment affects many adults and children in the state and can lead to higher unemployment rates.